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A "For Lease" sign is in the window of the former "Abe's Old Hat" antique store near Old State Capitol Plaza in downtown Springfield Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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1 day ago
Springfield shop closure sends owners back on the road

For Mike and Trudy Naylor, it’s a change of seasons.

Lanphier High School
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17 hours ago
Lanphier staffer placed on leave after fight involving students

The district said school security and administrators responded to the fight. Law enforcement also responded.

Memorial Health
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2 days ago
Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

“We are working with each of the residents and their families to create transition plans, including placements at other facilities if appropriate,” said the statement.

A yard sign encouraging a "yes" vote on a proposed landlord registry in Springfield in the November 3, 2026 election.
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1 day ago
Citizens celebrate Springfield landlord registry referendum

Ald. Williams reminds us it’s only advisory and could be considered by the new city council in 2027.

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23 hours ago
Pritzker: IL House has some catching up to do on sexual harassment policies

Also: IL lawmakers could consider Bears “stadium authority” bill in veto session.

Prison bars
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17 hours ago
Springfield drug search leads to 15-year prison sentence

A substance initially suspected to be heroin tested positive for fentanyl, officials said.

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) speaks with reporters Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.
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1 day ago
Durbin: Dems need to work on improving costs, not impeachments

Durbin also wants to see the DREAM Act finally passed before he retires.

Michael Asfaw, left in blue, was one of 26 people to take oaths in order to become naturalized U.S. citizens during a ceremony Friday, November 6, at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.
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9 hours ago
26 new U.S. citizens take their oaths Friday in Springfield

26 people took oaths to become American citizens Friday.

Ross Boner
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2 days ago
Springfield man arrested for child porn possession

Authorities: Two digital devices have child porn on them.